Onsite Inventory Planning Manager – Lead Forecasting

SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting is seeking an Inventory Planning Manager for a client in Auburn, WA. The role is full-time, onsite, leading the inventory planning function to forecast demand and optimize inventory to ensure product availability.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in inventory planning, 2+ years in management within manufacturing (preferably food), strong ERP and negotiation skills, and excels at cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory optimization, and inventory analytics.
• Experience using ERP systems and inventory planning software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Inventory Planners through performance management, mentoring, and ongoing training.
• Oversee inventory planning activities, including demand forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory optimization, and inventory health monitoring.
• Translate business objectives into effective inventory planning strategies and team priorities.
• Coordinate planning for seasonal demand, promotions, product launches, and changing business needs.
• Balance inventory investment with customer service objectives while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Prepare inventory performance reports and KPI dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze inventory trends, forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, and other operational metrics.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Replenishment planning

ERP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory planning software

Job description

SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting is seeking an Inventory Planning Manager for a client in Auburn, WA. The role is full-time, onsite, leading the inventory planning function to forecast demand and optimize inventory to ensure product availability.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in inventory planning, 2+ years in management within manufacturing (preferably food), strong ERP and negotiation skills, and excels at cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Sales.